FOR WINTER

NZ Truth, Issue 1228, 13 June 1929, Page 20

FOR WINTER

Stylish Hats Are Always Chic NEW CREATIONS Paris is still advocating the snug-fitting 1 hat, with only an apology for a brim, and the skull cap badge is certainly holding- its own, but our sunny winters make a brim very welcome, and the wise ' buyer chooses at least one shady felt hat, .. FEW people look really well m brimless hats, which are very cruel to big features, but they are a very charming frame to a dainty face. One Paris model m skull cap style is most original and smart. It is completely covered with cock feathers, with black ones forming a band at the back, and pink or white ones covering- the front. ■ Another Paris ■. creation known as Li' Habit Vert is. becoming very popular. It is a close-fitting hat of black felt, with a tiny greeny bow m front and folds of green at the back. A narrow. lace veil falls over the eyes and a lace band passes under the chin. The effect is very chic. Among the new ideas is a big ■ b6w, placed at the back, and: brought towards the front with a. draped effect, :and drapetJ turbans : m felt aye the ; latest choice m : Paris.. ■'■;■..' , They suit a tailored costume .admirably.. Pipings are. often used to outline curves on ; the crown, of- felt hats to imitate swathing, and a felt bow held with a bright buckle is sometimes paced high on the crown m front with smart effect. . .-. • . The poke bonnet shape is stylish, and allows a little shade on sunnj' days. There is usually no. trimming m front, but the brim is cut and rolled smartly at the side. When brims aro seen, they are generally cut m. irregular shapes, either drooping at the sides or slashed with a deep V over one eye..